Bottom Line:
We took a detailed look at the Ultra X-Connect 500W Titanium PSU, it's got modular cables, lights, windows and a shiny finish. But how did it compare and perform to the other PSU's we reviewed?

The X-Connect definitely wins bling off da hizzy in the def department. Word.
This shiznit is pimped out mack daddy style... err... sorry. This power supply
is like that big chrome coffee can exhaust tip with the carbon fiberesque trim
you just can't wait to clamp onto your Honda 1.5 liter to get you the 105hp
your hard earned money deserves. We've got a shiny, mirror-like finish. We've
got windows. We've got lights. LED's? Nah.. UV lights and UV reactive components!
And then the hook up (literally) comes with the UV reactive stainless steel
jacketed modular power connectors... Boo yeah!

Ok. Sarcasm aside, I do
like the looks of this power supply. The eerie glow of the UV puts
it over the top and the modular cables make the insides
of a PC look so neat. On the other hand, you ARE paying for this bling....
cough... excuse me... The X-Connect is one of the more expensive PSU in this
line up for a reason.

There's also a less expensive
X-Connect that doesn't have the UV reactive windows and UV fans (there's
a blue one shown in a picture later on in this review) and at around $100,
costs $20 less than the model tested. Which is good if you want the modular
cables without
all
of
the
bling
(I've
got to
quit
using
that word.)

The X-Connect has a
unique glow to it because instead of using LED fans, the X-Connect uses
UV reactive fans and windows and then mounts a UV black
light inside the housing.
I don't recommend opening your power supply,
but if you have an X-Connect and you do, be careful of the UV light inside.
It's glass. It breaks. I broke this one trying to put the power supply
back together after the photo shoot.

Here's a look at the PSU opened up and turned on. Notice
how the UV light and UV reactive fans have a completely different look than
your typical
LED fan?